Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs in Omaha, NE

Merchandise Buyer, Sr. selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. Functions as a decision maker with orders of a larger and more complex scope. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Buyer
  • Astec Industries
  • Blair, NE FULL_TIME
  • BUILT TO CONNECT
    Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

    ABOUT THE POSITION
    Responsible for providing customer service to internal customers and external vendors by placing purchase orders, maintaining past due reports, following up on orders to ensure materials are delivered on promised dates, receive bids, and make purchases of commodities or goods where the financial impact or decision making is limited. The Buyer may work directly in support of the production line operations and/or in collaboration with department managers, engineers or operations staff procuring product.  Material, commodities, and/or equipment purchased are processed, consumed, or used in the manufacture or service of heavy equipment.

    Key Deliverables
    • Assist in the purchasing materials, supplies and services for the organization.
    • Tracks all purchases that are made.
    • Monitor the vendors quality.
    • Maintain a current database of vendor information.
    • Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
    • Interpret blueprint drawings and bills of material (BOM’s)

    Key Activities & Responsibilities
    • Process purchase requisitions or orders within purchasing authority.
    • Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
    • Monitor shipments to ensure that products come in on time and in good condition.  In the event of problems, trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods. 
    • Projects a positive company image by interacting with fellow employees, customers and management in a cooperative, supportive and courteous manner, and displays a professional attitude.
    • Responsible for procurement and purchasing activities on assigned categories and/or vendors.
    • Proactively communicate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and other departments.
    • Plans all orders and delivery schedules to accommodate production changes and match J.I.T requirements of the build schedule.
    • Distributes updated drawings to suppliers, as needed to complete orders.
    • Scan purchase orders and associated documents into Doc Rec daily.
    • Miscellaneous other duties as directed by Department or Shift Lead.

    To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
    • Associate of Art's degree (A.A.) from two-year College or similar degree from a technical school.
    • 4 year college degree preferred or equivalent experience with purchasing components for heavy equipment production preferred.
    • Minimum two years of experience.
    • Strong Microsoft Office experience, particularly advanced excel, highly valued.
    • Oracle or other modern ERP experience preferred.
    • Basic understanding of supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
    • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and bills of material (BOM’s).
    • Levels of this position will have increased years of experience or knowledge requirements.
    • Detail oriented, Flexible, able to adapt to rapidly changing situations.
    • Communication Skills: Must be able to demonstrate skill in communicating with vendors and supervisors. Must express criticisms and concerns in a way that promotes teamwork and positive supplier relations.
    • Maintain positive, constructive cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management working both individually and as part of a team.
    • Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
    • Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements.
    • Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations, ability to work independently.
    Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
    None

    Our Culture and Values
    Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
    • Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
    • Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
    • Respect for all individuals
    • Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
    • Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

    NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities.  These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT
    Office
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment.  Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
  • 9 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Richelieu Hardware
  • Omaha, NE FULL_TIME
  • Company OverviewRichelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Its products are targeted to an extensive customer base o...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Supportworks
  • Omaha, NE FULL_TIME
  • Do you want to challenge the status quo? Are you ready to join a thriving company whose history is truly in the making? Supportworks Inc. is looking for a Buyer to join our Procurement team in buildin...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Purchasing Buyer
  • Arbys
  • Omaha, NE FULL_TIME
  • Purchasing BuyerAre you looking to join a great team? Are you a self-starter and highly organized? If so, DRM, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Buyer to join the DReaM Team at our corporate office in Omah...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Purchasing Buyer
  • DRM Arby's
  • Omaha, NE FULL_TIME
  • Purchasing BuyerAre you looking to join a great team? Are you a self-starter and highly organized? If so, DRM, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Buyer to join the DReaM Team at our corporate office in Omah...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Merchandise associate
  • TJ Maxx
  • Omaha, NE FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Style is never in short supply at our more than 1,000 TJ Maxx stores. They all have different products, but the same commitment to the thrill of the find. From designers straight off t...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Assistant Store Manager, Store #737 - Pottery Barn
  • West Elm
  • Omaha, NE
  • As a Sales Associate you provide customers with a unique shopping experience by offering excellent customer service. Uti...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Planning Analyst
  • Oriental Trading Co.
  • Omaha, NE
  • ** Merchandise Planning Analyst** **Job Category****:** FINANCE/ACCOUNTING **Requisition Number****:** MERCH002505 Showi...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cage Cashier ($17.50 Per Hour!)
  • Prairie Flower Casino
  • Carter Lake, IA
  • Job Description Job Description SUMMARY: This is a Grave Shift position. (10:15 PM to 6:15 AM) Under the direction of th...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Pharmacist - Casual
  • Nebraska Medical Center
  • Omaha, NE
  • Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this pr...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Operations Manager
  • Walgreens
  • Omaha, NE
  • Basic Qualifications High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. PTCB or ExCPT certification (except in Puerto Rico). Has o...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full-Time Store Associate
  • Aldi
  • Omaha, NE
  • As a Store Associate, youll be responsible for merchandising and stocking product, cashiering, and cleaning to keep the ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Sales Associate PT (NEW STORE)
  • Dynamite
  • Omaha, NE
  • We are a global fashion digital retailer with the Garage and Dynamite brands at the heart of our success. With over to 3...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Merchandising Specialist - Omaha/Lincoln/Sioux City
  • Cencora
  • Omaha, NE
  • Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthi...
  • 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

Omaha (/ˈoʊməhɑː/ OH-mə-hah) is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County. Omaha is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 10 miles (15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. The nation's 40th-largest city, Omaha's 2018 estimated population was 466,061. Omaha is the anchor of the eight-county, bi-state Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. The Omaha Metropolitan Area is the 59th largest in the United States, with an estimated population of 944,316 (2018). The Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont, NE-IA Combined Statistical Are...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs
$129,123 to $180,574
Omaha, Nebraska area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

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